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Not all yachts, even superyachts, are created equal. Never has this statement been truer than when speaking of the New Caribù. With special solid sails and a real airplane hanger in the stern, this yacht is something else.
Its most notable feature is its pair of solid sails which, according to the designer of this yacht, offer some interesting advantages over more conventional sails. Solid sails are a combination of Atlantic shipyards Solid Sail and AeolDrive sail and mast system.
The first notable advantage is that the system benefits from tilting masts. Each mast can tilt 70 degrees forward to reduce its effective height from 237 feet (72 meters) to 131 feet (40 meters).
This allows the vessel to cross over water structures such as bridges normally inaccessible to large yachts. When the sails are retracted this way, Caribù is able to directly access waterways like the Panama Canal, San Francisco, San
Diego and many other remarkable ports.
Another interesting feature of the Caribù Ice class hull yacht is the fact that the sails can be fully automated to retract and extend as required. This means that the ship can point in any direction when raising or lowering its sails. This is made possible by the 360 ​​degree rotation capability of the Solid Sail system. In practice, this means that the captain of the boat does not have to worry about the direction of the wind when raising / lowering the sails.
The solid sail system is not only innovative but also very robust. Each system should last at least 2 years compared to the typical lifespan of Dacron sails of between 4 and 5 years.
The sails are also free from rigging, yards and shrouds, which means they are suitable for use in freezing conditions. They are also inherently simpler, safer and more convenient to use.
Each solid sail comprises semi-rigid panels articulated between them. The jibs are similar to traditional Dacron sails which also have automatic deployment and retraction capabilities. In addition, these sails are significantly cheaper than other freestanding sail rigging systems.
The Caribù is a beast of a yacht
The Caribù the sailboat is 113 meters long, has six decks and is a double mast. The ship also comes with its own aircraft hangar with a landing pad also capable of accommodating three small helicopters or 2 medium-sized helicopters. The ship’s relatively massive landing zone allows for safe flight operations in difficult conditions.
It also comes with two large cranes which can be used to load and unload equipment, such as specialized research equipment or luggage.
For the boat owner, the vessel comes with a spacious private suite and a swimming pool with a retractable hard cover to protect the pool during harsh sailing conditions. For the guests, the yacht has 2 master suites that can easily accommodate up to 14 guests and a crew of 20 in perfect luxury. It also comes with heated handrails and heated doors to provide freeze protection in freezing conditions.
The vessel can sail at 15 knots (28 km / h) for 6,000 nautical miles (11,112 km) using its diesel engine alone, but this range can be considerably extended using the yacht’s hybrid diesel-electric and sail systems. Her hull is strong enough to go through moderately thick ice as well.
All these features make the news Caribù truly a class of its own in the superyacht world and one lucky owner is sure to come and love it.
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